Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X100V

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

£499

2021

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X100V

£1099 (+£600)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T30 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X100V

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Burst rate

11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 II	X100V
Price	£499	£1,099
Released	2021	2020	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution	26MP	26MP
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo	4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos)
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	Optical IS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	350 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	383g body only	478g	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52×
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I

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